RARE - Jefferson Starship - Count on Me - Live Rehearsal Version (1978)

[@chevy2599]

Absolutely beautiful. Marty had the most magnificent singing voice. It saddens me to know he's no longer with us. RIP Marty.

[@AlmostReady504]

Yes he did

[@patriciamorgan5456]

He did-so distinctive

[@susanedrington4878]

I finally got to see Marty in New Orleans in tge 90s. A treat!!

[@agnesleung8068]

Marty’s voice was so sweet and warm. The most beautiful song by Jefferson Starship.

[@2990rick]

AGREE 100 %

[@AlmostReady504]

You're not wrong there , Agnes, there. I've never heard a more soothing voice

[@deborahpankow3785]

❤❤❤❤❤❤@@2990rick

[@Garlandfan]

Marty’s voice tears me up every time. Beautiful

[@larsgunther8859]

Me too ❤😢❤😢

[@giacomolotti7773]

Back then 1978, was 18 yrs. old and loved this song .......... love it even more now .

[@tomhomer891]

I was 16 & still love it!

[@1937fordcoupe]

I was 18 too we lived through the best music ever made.

[@antondial5326]

The greatest incarnation of one of the greatest bands of all time. When Jefferson Starship was riding high, the world was a great place to be in. Marty Balin, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Pete Sears, David Frieberg, Craig Chaquico, and John Barbata. Perfect band. Thanks for your perfect music. I wish I could go back to the 70s.

[@mariatwox]

Beautiful smiles, Marty. Angelic voice. Unequaled singing/songwriting. We miss you. RIP - hope you finally got to "exist on the stars"; see you there someday. 💖💖💖

[@colerainfan1143]

R.I.P. Marty Balin. A beautiful song. Thanks so much for posting.

[@FEVERTEAM1]

When I read about Martys death in a entertainment newspaper, I cried openly in public in the store.

[@TheZom1965]

RIP

[@Pwrcritter]

When Marty sings... u believe every word..

[@Jobecidominguespereirajunior]

😔😢

[@johncole015]

Stunning that Grace might outlive everyone else.

[@neil2385]

What’s even more stunning is that the coyotes haven’t eaten you yet

[@jonathandlinscott9176]

She and Keith Richards.

[@ManuelA04-zn8ei]

😂

[@janarnaud8058]

Marty's voice really touches my heart. So warm and pure.

[@russelloverton9496]

Grace is unbelievably 84 now. I was 6 when this came out but remember it on the radio and although had no comprehension of the lyrics the music was and still is magical. RIP Marty.

[@LisaRichards_123]

Marty had such a beautiful voice, and working with Grace, what a knockout pair. I wish they had recorded more songs. I could listen to them 24 hours a day. Thank you Marty and grace

[@pmcclaren1]

Grace 1 of the best female singers of our BOOMER generation. As well she was a model, very attractive, sultry & sedductive lady. Her sarcastic humour and attitude, her 'wide- eyes-expressions, all Grace. so sad she has not aged well. She needs the LORD for her salvation (John 3.3, 33-34-

[@g2rc]

​@@pmcclaren1AMEN! I agree 1000%!

[@pmcclaren1]

@@g2rc Good for you, g2rc, keep spreading the Gospel. We must be BORN AGAIN to be in the kingdom of God, says Jesus!

[@g2rc]

@@pmcclaren1 Again AMEN! Thank you for the encouragement! As long as God gives me the opportunity I will be His mouthpiece and proclaim the gospel. Very interesting times we live in! Our time left here on this earth is VERY short! I have just prayed God's blessings upon you, your family, your friends and neighbors!!

[@pmcclaren1]

@@g2rc Right back to you. And . . . the time is very short. Hearing that glorious trumpet is going to be without words to describe; finally home, here just passing through!

[@DiggingRob]

Loved this song in 1978 love it even more in 2023 😢

[@ChristineOram]

A powerful song with beautiful singing. Very touching

[@donalynette]

Not just the voice but as a songwriter, the music was heavenly, what a high, listening to this!

[@68PieceDrumKit]

Imagine, all natural voices, no brainless auto tune that todays so called artists rely on.

[@bugradio]

To be fair, these folks used whatever technical shmear du jour was available for each album as they tried to keep getting songs on the radio. That's why this 'unplugged' vid is so refreshing.

[@dustykeele]

The point is, these folks had to have actual TALENT to get anywhere. Today's so-called artists have techno tools to cover for their lack of vocal chops.

[@dinahinckley2807]

I love how this video showcases just his natural voice. He had one of the best voices and was also a great songwriter.

[@bigpaulie806]

Starship got real lovey dovey in the 70s

[@dinopharis2876]

@@bigpaulie806 almost all rock bands had love songs. It's called diversity. Today the only love songs are sung by children who were on Barney and former Disney stars who grew up in studios and need no talent they just do voice overs. Aerosmith did a few love songs even Ozzy Osbourne came close to a love song LOL. I don't know about lovey dovey but this song is Kick-Ass

[@robertt.9968]

So beautiful...rest in peace, Marty and Paul.

[@kenm.3512]

I really enjoyed this clip. Thank you! Rest in Peace Marty and Paul. Good Lord, how time flies.

[@bethbosheers8096]

Brilliant effortless talent. I'm moved and I feel so honoured to have discovered this piece of history. Rest is peace Marty Balin. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jaywalker9985]

One could only imagine what it would have been like to be sitting in that living room with such great talent!

[@jamesmathews1841]

The so-called pop music of today cannot even come close to the artistic beauty and talent of the music in the 60s and 70s.

[@jktrader37]

How many years later in my life, I have fallen in love with their music. It's magic. Thank you !!! To think back in the later 1990's they played at my college live, I just walked by ! What a fool :-) RIP Marty. Love you all ! Blessings ..

[@B4iGo2it]

OMG, so beautiful. This is the best version ever. Has it really been 40 years since we first met! RIP Marty

[@douglaswebster413]

Love this great hit! A frequent fave on FM stations that spring/summer of '78!

[@ginanahas2875]

A beautiful song. One of the best of all times.

[@TheBoneheadpro]

Marty you will be missed. Songs that affected my entire life. Always wanted to see him. RIP SEPT 2018

[@edwardmcintosh01]

RIP Marty, thanks for the great music.

[@1989bccclasmate]

i own this album..i LOVE IT

[@laurastrobel718]

So do I ! "Runaway" is one of my all time favorite jams Craigs sols takes me away...this groups music never failed to lift me out of my adolescent funk back in the day😃

[@pegbars]

So long, Marty. You were much loved.

[@chrissims9351]

I believe this was Marty's swan song for the Jefferson Starship. He left on a high note.

[@dellcoats4648]

What a voice! Marty was truly underrated as a singer.

[@Beatlefish]

Wow even in rehearsal Marty's voice was swoon worthy ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 ♥️

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

Thank you for this video Craig. We are still clinging to the memories of how awesome a time it was to be a young adult in the 60's and 70's.Namaste

[@suzyq6406]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for posting. What a beautiful voice Marty had. Lucky us that we have this music!

[@briantyler531]

God I feel old. I thought I recognised this and yes at the end there it was. Recorded for The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1978 and I watched that programme and remember this track burnt into my memory ever since. I believe they also did Miracles on the same programme. They supported Genesis at Knebworth that year and I was there to see them perform. What a fantastic time to be alive and into music. I remember those days with a fondness but also a sadness that they will never come back and must remain memories.

[@tonyc4776]

Brian Tyler : year I was born

[@vibefrequencyable]

Genesis ...my fav...but airplane is a love too.

[@sfrus]

true and I exist happily in my musical memory.

[@simonruddle5537]

I was at Knebworth too. For Genesis really but I had the Earth album from Jefferson Starship so was looking forward to seeing them. Shame Grace Slick didn't get to the gig after "problems" in Germany the previous night. Tom Petty was there too and Devo got a load of stuff thrown at them. Not really the right band to be on that bill. Great times back then. When your dad and grandad didn't want to see the same stuff as you ...

[@ThePaybak]

Even improvised Marty Balin 's voice is superb!!

[@guillermolinares4818]

What a lovely song, brings back childhood moments.

[@katebusch5736]

Beautifully performed I LOVE YOU my HUSBAND and best friend I've been through hell and back since I've been missing you. I LOVE YOU and miss you so much

[@goodguy4342]

Wow! How lucky i am to run across this! Priceless

[@DJHolte]

Whew, what a pure voice. R.I.P. Marty.

[@mr.kite0535]

This is one of those timeless songs, beautifully written with Marty's incredible range. I was very fortunate to see them,(the original band) in 69'. This tune is in the key of A....Is a lot easier to handle when your younger, compared to me now having to do it in the key of G. Old Man now.

[@bretfisher7286]

Fantastic to see them working on this! Thanks for putting it up.

[@lorenzomontoya1260]

Very nice. One hears more on this than the cleaned up final product release, although want Grace more involved. So much talent in that room. Thanks for posting. Love you, Marty..

[@kimberlyj.sullivan9304]

Timeless memories. Thank you for sharing. RIP Paul Kantner & Marty Balin.

[@tinagriggs1004]

Wow...what a treat this is to see. Made me tearfully emotional. Great post!

[@stillbill6408]

Beautiful song. Outstanding vocal accompaniment; one of, if not their finest work. RIP Mr. Balin.

[@wendymathews1030]

Omg I LOVE this! Those voices sound just fantastic! True talent ❤️

[@donnafrost12strings]

This is absolutely beautiful

[@kimrileymusic]

perfection...beautiful guitar solo, perfect vocals awesome/magical

[@laurencelevene4333]

I love this song so much. I could listen to it all day long

[@SciFiGirl007]

How refreshing and pleasant to see professionals singing who are smiling and enjoying themselves. Today we have 'musicians' singing as if they are angry and constipated. Who wants to look at that?

[@scotnick59]

Fascinating and historical video!

[@user-wr6db6nw8t]

I think this is my favorite version!

[@meganfiglar6997]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!! :) LOVE it! RIP Marty Balin ..... Thank you for all the beautiful and groovy music. Such an incredible voice and songwriter, he will be greatly missed!

[@ieronimo18]

Marty was SOOOOOO awesome.

[@theresabaranski]

One of the greatest song ever recorded in the industry. Thank you Marty, R.I.P.🎶♥️🎵

[@dlc630]

Just the best! I'm blown away at how good the acoustic version is.

[@kenw.1112]

Marty had a unique voice that stood out from any male singer I ever heard , EVER!!

[@marcbyrnes293]

Thanks for posting this great version, Mr Craig. Much appreciated!

[@paulseano5100]

That was awesome! The making of a great hit song. They make it so effortless.

[@guykite3336]

This is a super cool video of them rehearsing. I loved this group and still do. I'm now 62 years old. Brings back good memories. I was 20 years old when this song was a hit.

[@passallay1058]

Beautiful Song and So Positive. We've got to get back to that Positive Attitude of the 1970's!

[@zoltank3915]

Marty thanks for leaving such Beautiful Music for us to remember you by forever 🥹RIP

[@Irockthere4]

Thats some talent in that room. Thanks to whomever filmed it.

[@jeovani2131]

That song i used to hear a lot when i felt in love for the very first time!

[@PeaceandQuiet12345]

Craig you are so truly underrated. RIP Marty... Your song lives on... Such a wonderful time to be in SF/Marin

[@andygossard4293]

Awesome Craig!! Everybody in my high school probably would have been enjoying this, no matter which kind of background.

[@418cjpaul]

that was incredible!!

[@strat8333]

Thanks Craig...great performance!

[@laserlithuanian]

what a voice !!! marty u will never be forgotten

[@ndelzer454]

I was lucky enough to see him sole, twice, when he opened for Roger Hodgson. RIP Marty... Rest In Peace

[@amykj1]

Wow, just remembering the wonder of Marty’s voice.

[@oreokookie1000]

what a blessing Pete sears has been over the years....so many shows festivals,etc....the total session man

[@bobphillips3222]

For an eternal fan of the Airplane/Starship, this rarity is a treat. Thanks!

[@sharkx503]

Beautiful song

[@johndurant8687]

Craig Chaquico had a great start, and his music has been evolving nicely!

[@ilenedighero3152]

R.I.P. Marty Loved this line up.

[@alicesings1971]

Thanks Craig ! This is fantastic 😥 I really miss Paul and Marty 💜 Hope your well 🎸💜🎶

[@disseminationnetwork]

You're the greatest Craig! Still listening to the Starship and love your solos!

[@BrockKane]

What a beautiful voice. Rest my friend Marty Balin!

[@cherYsh8]

Along with many songs, THIS Group made helped me thru my teen years, yes!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Jefferson Starship for seeing me through. I counted on this song each day out of high school-Orlando FL

[@CarlosMartinez-bd8cj]

Pure beauty....

[@babebuzz5101]

Love this footage, great time in music!

[@luislaborda4347]

This version is even more beautiful than the one on the album.

[@scottjohnson3226]

One of my all time favs! I love it.

[@scottjohnson3226]

Thanks for sharing.

[@toddmcmahan5582]

His voice.omg.

[@dandydon3834]

cool old footage

[@lastdance2099]

Just stumbled on this, what an absolute gem.

[@bigeyejim]

wow. beautiful I had never heard it like this!! It appears effortless

[@daoud62]

This really hits home. Oh boy, another amazing singer gone. RIP Marty. Thanks for all the years of hitting those high notes.

[@sydneydudikoff1631]

Beautiful voice, lyrics, and music that go right to the soul.

[@lb9422]

Jefferson Starship Earth was the first album I ever got. And I still have it. Love this song.

[@laserlithuanian]

thanks for posting !!

[@bcushing]

Bless you all. Gawd you were GREAT!

[@juliemalmbergmacprpparaleg8472]

Gorgeous, authentic man, and haunting vocals as usual Marty.

[@richkreyche7064]

Hi Julie, I was just playing this song on guitar and looked up utube. I noticed your last name in the comments and was wondering if you are related to (RIP) John malmberg,, from Illinois?,, a auto mechanic and once served in the US army?

[@peggyrolfe4312]

When I'm sad I listen to Marty. Everything gets better.

[@sabrinaphillips916]

This looks like it was filmed in a house in Marin County. Beautiful rendition, how great were the times

[@glennl9044]

Thank you Marty. Superb! RIP

[@jillwehner603]

Sad this generation is void of any truly talented singers/bands, but at least they can enjoy these recordings.

[@keithwarner6997]

Marty. A legend

[@zwartepiet412]

Craig's solos on this and other JS tunes weren't real flashy but they were just perfect for what the song needed. My favorite guitarists all play that way: George Harrison, Joey Santiago of Pixies, and Elliot Easton of The Cars. And, of course, Craig.